Today, we can Google search for belly breathing and go to the most reputable sources of healthcare education and find lots of information about “belly breathing” or “diaphragmatic breathing”, nearly all of which is contradictory, misleading, or confusing. Why is this, and what do these otherwise reputable sources get wrong about belly breathing?
Postural Restoration
Treating Body Asymmetry with Postural Restoration
At first glance, we may notice our bodies’ symmetry — two eyes, two ears, two arms, two legs, and paired muscles on both sides. When working out, we intuitively avoid strengthening just one side to prevent feeling imbalanced afterwards. However, if we take a closer look, it quickly becomes apparent that we overestimate this symmetry. Most of us are not perfectly symmetrical and do not use our bodies evenly.